LED Lighting: A Small Switch With a Big Payoff
Swapping out old bulbs for LED lighting is one of the easiest upgrades a homeowner can make, and it pays off in ways that go well beyond a lower electric bill.
What LED Lighting Does
LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs produce light by passing electricity through a semiconductor, rather than heating a filament like traditional incandescent bulbs. This fundamentally different process is why LEDs use far less energy and generate far less heat while producing the same, or better, light output.
Why It’s Good for Your Home
Lower energy bills
LED bulbs use dramatically less electricity than incandescent bulbs to produce the same amount of light, and less than compact fluorescents (CFLs) as well. Across a whole home’s worth of fixtures, that adds up to meaningful monthly savings.
Bulbs that last for years, not months
A quality LED bulb can last tens of thousands of hours, far longer than incandescent or CFL bulbs. That means fewer trips up the ladder and fewer bulbs bought over the life of your home.
Less heat, more safety
Because LEDs waste very little energy as heat, they run cooler than traditional bulbs. That reduces fire risk around fixtures, curtains, and enclosed spaces, and can even take a small amount of load off your air conditioning in summer.
Better light quality and flexibility
LEDs are available in a wide range of brightness levels and color temperatures, from warm and cozy to bright and clean, and most are compatible with dimmers for even more control over your home’s ambiance.
No mercury, less waste
Unlike CFLs, LEDs don’t contain mercury, making them a safer and more environmentally friendly choice both in use and at disposal.
The Bottom Line
LED lighting is a low cost, low hassle upgrade that saves money, reduces maintenance, and improves both safety and comfort. Our team can help you plan a whole, home LED upgrade or tackle problem fixtures room by room.
